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Sep 7, 2010 | 03:25 PM

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AllenW

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From: Mpls, MN

Went to work one day and it was 55 degree's, snowing when I returned home and I guess once the frostbite set in, it wasn't to bad.

What ever you do, make sure to cross Minn off your list.

Snow, ice and freezing temps do not make a happy biker.

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Sep 7, 2010 | 04:17 PM

#52

2011 Road Glide Ultra

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From: Keene, CA

Elevation is another factor - it snows in the high desert, too!

Sep 7, 2010 | 04:23 PM

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From: Baltimore, MD

Depends on YOU. Other than snow covered roads there is nothing to stop you from riding. That said I'm in MD and there are weeks at a time when it just ain't worth it to me. I have a car. There are no months I can't get out a bit. Also depends on the bike. Faired? Not faired? Huge difference.

Sep 7, 2010 | 04:36 PM

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brenn

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Originally Posted by dickey

Florida is OK but last winter sucked--they said the winter was the same as an average winter in Lexington, KY--

I ride all year in Lexington, KY...just not every day...or week.

Sep 7, 2010 | 04:40 PM

#55

WWECOUGAR

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From: Baltimore, MD

Last winter sucked in most of the country apparently. Not a good riding winter. It is what it is. This year could be very mild. Who knows? Also, cold is relative. What's cold to people in south FL and MN is different.

Sep 7, 2010 | 04:44 PM

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soft 02

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Central coast of Cali. Very rural and light freeway trafic!

Sep 7, 2010 | 05:32 PM

#57

TBayKatrina

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If you truly want to ride year round (and I presume are considering relocating to do so) why limit yourself to the US? There are many places in the world that can afford you the luxury of year round riding...and take into consideration job prospects / cost of living etc... south of the border... literally!

Sep 7, 2010 | 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TBayKatrina

good advice - except for the conditions of their roads.

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Sep 7, 2010 | 05:44 PM

#59

maduxfn31

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From: Desoto Texas

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Originally Posted by PineyRider

As long as there's not snow I'll ride. But since the OP stated "over 40 degree" temps, I guess South Florida or the SouthWest is his only option. Even Jacksonville FL gets colder than that in the winter.

mornings will get that cold but it warms up by 10 am

Sep 7, 2010 | 05:58 PM

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